chromosome band SO_0000341
chromosome band
ID: SO_0000341
Class
A cytologically distinguishable feature of a chromosome, often made visible by staining, and usually alternating light and dark.
"Band' is a term of convenience in order to hierarchically organize morphologically defined chromosome features: chromosome > arm > region > band > sub-band.
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Relationships
- has_sequence_attribute: chromosomal band intensity
- is part of: chromosomal region
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| chromosome band | exact synonym | |
| cytoband | exact synonym | |
| cytological band | exact synonym |